Cover cropping has been around for 2000 years! Scholars in the early 50’s (we are talking 50 AD) noted that sowing legumes in vineyards was beneficial to production. Cover cropping is the use of an unharvested crop that benefits the farm. Benefits are wide ranging, from controlling weeds to remediating soil structure; and from infiltrating …
In British Columbia, a host of climate-related weather events have shown to affect land management practices and wetland stability. However, it is not too late to mitigate these effects. The government of British Columbia has published a Strategic Climate Risk Assessment outlining the impact climate change will have on natural resources. One …
Riparian zone buffers, conservation buffers, buffer zones – anyone with a curiosity about the outdoors or about agricultural stewardship understands that it is sensible to intentionally create a barrier where industrial or agricultural zones interact with a sensitive ecosystem. Traditionally, a hedgerow (a tall, wide, dense hedge) is a type of buffer built as a …
What is manure and why is it so important? Manure is an abundant organic fertilizer in Langley, as well as a source of macro and micronutrients for agricultural soils. According to Fertilizer Canada “Fertilizers are food for plants. Just as we need an adequate and consistent diet to grow and stay healthy, plants and crops have to …
WaterWeeks 2022 Presented by the Township of Langley and Langley Environmental Partners Society, WaterWeeks is an annual three week series of events designed to encourage active community engagement in local environmental stewardship. There are many opportunities to explore, engage and experience the best of Langley’s natural environment. All events are free and open to the …
The effects of fertilizer run off can cause serious economic and environmental consequences. Learn more about eutrophication and algae and help prevent this issue in our communities. For more information refer to the following links: Air pollution: nutrient enrichment: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/air-pollution/quality-environment-economy/ecosystem/effects-soil-water/nutrient-enrichment.html Personal Actions That Help to Prevent and Stop Eutrophication: https://greentumble.com/personal-actions-that-help-to-prevent-eutrophication/ What Are the Causes of …
Coliforms are bacteria that can be found in organic material such as plants and the soil, and the intestines of humans and warm-blooded animals (fecal coliforms). High levels of coliforms can pose a risk to human and environmental health. For information about coliforms in south Langley check out our atlas. Shellfish can quickly become contaminated …
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Regenerative agriculture is a method of farming that “improves the resources it uses, rather than depleting them”. It is comprised of practices that improve the health of the land being farmed. These practices focus on areas such as soil health and water management. Many regenerative techniques improve nearby water quality and protect freshwater ecosystems. Fertilizers …
The amazing ecological benefits of wetlands are sometimes overlooked. These areas are submerged or saturated with water and contain plants adapted to survive these damp surroundings. Wetlands provide habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals, including many species-at-risk. They are natural filters that can trap and process harmful substances and bacteria, preventing them …
BC is home to several species of salmon, including sockeye, chinook, chum, coho and pink salmon. These fish are a very important part of the ecosystem, providing food for humans and other animals. Salmon are a keystone species, meaning the ecosystems they live in would change drastically without them. These fish also have unique habitat …
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Langley Environmental Partners Society (LEPS) is a unique, non-profit, partnership driven society that provides a bridge between community, business, and government.